Google’s Competition for a Self-Driving Car Source: Autoblog In the UK scientists at Oxford University have developed a self-driving car system and installed it in Nissan's (TYO:7201) Leaf electric car. The car navigates through snow rain and other weather conditions halts for pedestrians and guides drivers through traffic jams and regular commutes. Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) has also made headlines in recent months for attempting to build a self-driving car. The Internet company has gained legal approval to test its cars in California and Nevada but it has not tested cars in the UK. The Oxford University system has been used on ...